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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
Anicabiy Settled.

lBy AnglO-American cable TO the Dispatch.l
PARIS, April 2S.-The JOWnai Dcs
Dcbdis publishes dispatch from Der
lin stating that the Schnaebeles affair
has been amicably settled between
France and Germany.
copyrighted by New York Associated Press,
1851
BERLIN, April 29.-The North GER
Nun Gd.ctte semi-oilicially states that
the Imperial Ministry of Justice has
furnished the Foreign Office with the fol-
lowing facts relative to the Schnaebelcs
affair: Herr Klein, commercial agent
Of Strasburg, and Herr Grebert, man
ufacturer of Schiltigheim, were sus-
pected of communicating TO the French
various plans Of German fortresses and
other reasonable intelligence, and
they were brought before n magistrate
for preliminary examination. Their
connection with the French police
agent Hirschauer was admitted, and il
was also shown that letters had been sent
by them to NJ. Vincent, chief of the
French Intelligence Department. 1t
was further proved that Schnaebeles
had had personal interviews with the
accused, and had written letters to
them. Schnaebeles was arrested Oh .
warrant issued by the examining ma
gistrate, which was executed bya pO-
lice commissary deputed to assist the
magistrate. 1t has been fully proved
that the arrest was made on German
soil. Schnaebeles admits writing three
particular letters and forwarding the
correspondence which the German au-
thorities consider reasonable This
statement is not considered in the light
of a threat. 1t is looked upon simply
as an official justification of the arrest
Of Schnaebeles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
0dd-Fellows' Celebration.


NEW YORK, April 2S.-The sixty
eighth anniversary of the Independent
Order of Odd-Fellows was celebrated
in this city to-day by a grand perform
ance at the Metropolitan Opcra-House.
An interesting feature of the perform
ance was the mode of obtaining admis-
sion. No money was taken, but any
person presenting to the library com
mittee book or complete work of any
well.known author was given tickets Of
admission. The Odd-Fellows are about
to establish library. Thirtythousand
books were thus collected. The per
Torrance was witnessed by an audience
that packed the large opera-house to
It's utmost capacity, and many promi-
nent theatrical people gave their ser
vices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
Big Fire In New York.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Early this
evening fire was discovered in the large
bodybuilding No. DOB to 227 Canal
street. The ground floor was let out
in stores, occupied by Strokein & Co..
manufacturers of upholstery goods and
curtain-fixtures J. Moore & Co., deal
ers in fine furniture and the New
York Furniture-Supply Company. The
basement was used for storage
purposes, and much inhammable mate
rial was stored away there. The second
floor was occupied solely by Strokein
d Go. the third story by ID. w. Os-
born, agent for Philadelphia maker
of umbrella-cases and billiard table
covers, and the Union Tie Company.
The three upper lofts were used by
Herdleim & Schleather, manufacturers
of dress and cloak trimmings. A large
number of girls were employed in the
building, but they had fortunately left
before the fire broke out.
1t was midnight before the flames
were extinguished. Strokein Il Go.
carried a stock of 800, 1000; that of
Herdleim & Schleather was valued at a
like amount. ID. w. Osborn will lose
S25, 900, and the occupants Of the stores
about $4,000. The building was
damaged eco, 900. The losses are nearly
all covered by insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29

Tac PiucIsy Struggle of a Boston
Doctor in His Private Meuagerie.

A Boston special says Dr. Al. Watts
had IA circus all to himself at his Lin
coln-Street menagerie last night. Go
ing in about midnight he found the
whole place in the widest confusion.
Every animal was bowling It's own
howl
Striking a light the Doctor found
that a gray prairie wolf that he had
purchased II few days before from a de-
funct Snowman in East Boston had
taken possession, and was keeping at
bay twenty-five yelping dogs who had
formed a semi-circle about him.
The plucky Doctor drove the dogs
away, and getting a stout rope made a
lassO and encircled the head of the
fiery animal. As quick as a flash the
glistening teeth snapped the cord in
two.
Four times was this repeated, and
twice the Doctor only saved himself by
a quick retreat. A bright idea struck
him. The fifth time he threw the lassO
he stuck a broom-handlc into the face
of the enraged animal. The beast in
stead of swapping at the line took the
wood III his teeth and held it firmly.
Bya dexterous move the Doctor grabbed
the wolf by the back and after a sharp
struggle managed to thrust him into
cage that stood ready.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
THE BALD-KNOBBERS.
snoiier Batch Of Indictments Tho
Reign Of Terror over.

B.
IT. LOUIS, April 2S-The Christian
county grand jury that has for two
weeks been investigating the night
raids of the Bald Knobbers finished
their work Yesterday, and handed fiji
teen more bills to Judge Hubbard, and
were then discharged The total num-
her of indictments found by the jury
is about go, but not more than eighty
persons are named in the charges.
Some individuals are indicted in four
~ live cases The members OF the
iurv all think that the Bald-KnObbers
are now under civil jurisdiction, aud
that no more black calico will he
bought in Christian county for the pur
pose Of making masks. Everybody
seems 10 think that the reign of terror
. over.
4 prominent merchant OF Sparta in
lumcd citizen Of Ozark to-day that
forty on fifty persons within his know
ledge had LEFT the county since the
Grand Jury began their investigation.
sheriff johnson will start ont in the
morningwith hispockotsfull ofc0piascs
for fdv or moro Bald-Knobbers VINO
have been indicted and are
-tl at large. Nobody can guess
rhon the murderers will finally be
uu,d. 1t is the aim Of the Bald-hnob
attorneys to put the trial oGas long rs
possible.
Some Of the attorneys say that they
VII never consent to go to trial IN
Christian county. There is no doubt
now that the strength of the Bald
knobbers' organization III that county
Ia, been very much oyerestl-
matted, and that instead Of Walkers
figures being approximately cor
rect. the whole black-mask fol-
loving at no time exceeded $50.
All Of the active participants in the
rald- Knob depredations have been IN
l.ctcd. and the better element in tho
organization are glad that the deadly
obligation that bound them to secrecy
j., now broken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
LABOR WORLD.
THE GREAT STRIKE or THE CHICAGO
HoD-cARRIERs.
A Large Number Of Other Workmsn Az
feeted- Knights Of Labor censure
Cleveland.
rBy telegraph to the Dispa.ch.l

CHICAGO, April 2S.-A strike directly
affecting FIVE or six thousand hod-
carriers and laborers, and necessarily
involving practically all bricklsyers,
plasterers, and stonemasons in the city,
will be inaugurated May LIST, and build
ing operations in Chicago promise to
be indefinitely suspended again. The
hod-carriers and laborers, following tue
example of the painters and carpenters,
made a demand some months ago for
higher wages and shorter hours.
Since then the employers asso-
citation has twice decided not to
accede to the demand. The men have
persisted, naming May 1st as the day
when the demand would be enforced.
A move made to-day by the master
masons and builders shows plainly that
they will resist infexibly. They issued
a formal circular giving notice that the
members of the association will refuse
to recognize the hod-carriers union.
The officers of the union have begun
arranging for an immediate mass-meet-
ing, at which it is expected strike will
be officially declared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
baseball Yesterday.

ny tolegraph 10 inc DlspatchI
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 28.-Rain
postponed the games scheduled for to-
day at Washington between the Wash
ingtOns and Bostons at Baltimore, be-
tween the Metropolitans and Balti-
mores; at Philadelphia, the Athletic
and Brooklyn game stopped at the end
of the second inning--score l to o in
favor of the Athletics; at Pittsburgh,
between the Chicagos and Pittsburghs.
New York: New Yorks, 0, 0, q, q, /,
0, 0, 81; philadelphias, 0, 0, l, o, 0,
!, 0, Is. Eight innings-rain.
Louisville: Louisyilles. 4, ], 0, o, 3,
2, o, !, 1-l2; Cincinnatis, o, !, 0, o, o.,
?, 0, 2, 0--5.
indianapolis Indianapolis, l, 0, O.,
0, l, 0, 0, 0, ID; Detroits, 0, 0, l.,
!, o, o, /, 0, II.
St. Louis: st. Louis, /, l, 3, 3, 0, O.,
4. ], 0-13; Clevclands, 0, 0, l, 0, O..
0, 5, 2, al.
Nashville Memphis, 2, !, 0, 0, 0, l.,
?. 0, &c; Nashyilles, 0, l, 0, ?, l, l.,
3, D, 0-S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
MANY MOTIONS.
ALIvELyrIME IN TIE WEST vrRoINIA
LEGIsLArURE.
A Letter from wr. Luoas-He s,ys
he will Hold His
Own.
tspccisi telegram to tho Dispatca.I

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 28.--A
motion to adjourn before the "a Of
May. motion not TO adjourn before
the "a of May, motion 30 elect q
United states senator. motions not to
elect q United States senator motions
20 the effect that IT was the duty of the
legislature to adjourn as soon as pos
slblC, motions. to ;hc effect that Il WAS
The duty of the legislature to continue
IN session uutii a senator was elected,
ana other motions without number
bearing directly or Indirectly on the
senatorial question have been made and
lost OT tabled or carried until the wisest
@; lawmakers would be puzzled 30
know where the various motions have
carried the Legislature. Mr. Hamu-
TONS motion TO begin balloting on May
I'd was tabled in the House today by q
vote of 33 10 d. This shows that the
Camden men were Indifferent 10 its fate.
well knowing that it is impossible 10
finish the business 70 adjourn before
that day, and also knowing that only
one or two of the more violent anti
Camden Democrats question the obi
cation Of this Legislature to ballot for
senator, and even they will not remain
out of the joint assembly, for 10y so
doing they would lessen the number
necessary for a choice.
When it was thought that the Legis-
ia,urc might adjourn without attempt
ing 20 elect senator Hon. ID. b. Lu-
Gao, the Governors appointce, remain
cd silent but now that it is evident
that such an attempt will be made he
addresses an open letter TO Hons r.
y. Chew and Frank Beckwith, mem
hers from jefferson county, in which
he says that. observing the attempt
made 70 trample under foot the Consti-
luton of his State, ne feels excusable
for suggesting both The duty and
method of preserving inviolate our own
Constitution without violating the Con-
siitutioH Of the United States. Con
t.nuing at great length, ne gives his
reason for not believing that called
session is empowered to elect n sena-
tor, stating that the trainers of the
Constitution had no reference to a
O. led session, which has been orr
ginatcd since the Constitution was
written. and which might be desigua-
ted as the executive session of the
limited Legislature; therefore the
cause.-the next meeting of the Legis-
hture which shall fill any vacancy that
may exist-does not apply to called
session brought together TO transact
such business rs the Governor re-
commcnds. Al the conclusion of the
letter Mr.. Lucas says In conclusion,
rs the appointee OF the Governor,
clothed with his certificate, which. 10y
Is express terms, is to continue until
the u,xt meeting OF the Legislature
having authority 10 fill said vacancy,
viii maintain my own title through
ivory contingency, because by this
course alone can uphold the unviola-
mli'y Of the Constitution of my own
state and carry out the special and OBJ
,.ous intention OF the trainers Of the
Constitution Of the United States
The Senate in executive session re-
'u>cd to confirm the nomination of j.
T.. Peek, superintendent of the peni-
ftutIuYY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29

the Houss<slecline 10 proceed with any
measure directed against tenants COM
Inning for relief until full measure
for their relief from excessive rents
was presented in Parliament, was re-
jected by a vote Of 341 TO $40. A mo-
tion that the House go into committee
on the crimes bill was then adopted.
In the debate before the vote on
Reds motion Thomas Power O'Conner
said il was the duty of the Parnellites
10 delay the crimes bill as a hostage for
n satisfactory remedial measure. He
accused BalfOur, Chief Secretary for
Ireland, of gross ignorance respecting
the state of that country, and con
tended that if he himself dealt with
crime in England on the basis ON which
ministers favoring coercion dealt with
crime in Ireland he could show a state
of things that was truly appalling.
Mr.. Morley said that the effect Of the
hill would be not TO prevent the with
drawal of capital from Ireland. but to
drive out labor-supported capital The
Government had its own weak case TO
thank for the prolonging of the discus
sion. the opposition being compelled
TO exfractinformation piece-meal. First,
the Government had said that the bill
was directed to suppress crime then
that it was directed against combina-
tions; now the Government said the
measure was not aimed at combina-
lions. Criticising the clauses of. the
bill. he said the sting of the "white-
boy" acts was that they were directed
less against what was unlawful III itself
than what two magistrates might
hold to be unlawful. He agreed
that the land-purchase bill was
needed, but such a measure would fail
to deal effectually with the contested
districts. II the Government has such
a strong belief in remedial measures
Why did they not trust entirely to
agrarian measures and abstain from
coercion, which, in their hearts,
they knew would inevitably throw
al Irish sentiment against their
remedial legislation and give re-
newed strength to what they called n
lawlcss organization Anybody could
pass coercion BILL but anybody could
not undo its mischief 1t was because
the Liberals believed that the measure
would do unparalleled mischief that
they would continue to protest against
It to the very end. Loud cheers.
Messrs. Maurice and Timothy Healy
placed seventy-nine additional amend
ments to the first clause of the bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
DARING TRAIN.ROBBERY.
Nail aud Express Robbed in Caiifor-
nIa-Boid Robbers.
IN teIegraph % the Dispatch.

by telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
San FRANoIscO, April 28.-The west
bound express on the Southern Pacific
road was robbed last night in regular
fashion. The train was tagged, and
the robbers took possession of it and
robbed the mail and express at their
leisure.
The railroad company has offered
81 900 reward for each of the robbers
convicted Wells, Fargo Il Co. tex
press company have offered a similar re-
ward.
Dispatches to Wells, Fargo & Co.
were 70 the effect that the train was
held up three miles east of Papogo in q
cut. The mail was robbed as wei as
The express. No one was injured by
the shooting.
When the news of the robbery was
carried back TO Pantano, United States
Marshal Mead and deputy, two depu-
ty sherifis, and two others, started after
the train. The locomotive and cars
were found at WhistliDg- Post, about a
mile west of PapoSo. The engine was
dead. " The headlight was out
and the air brakes were on. There was
no trace of the robbers. Marshal Mead
sent for troops to Fort Lowell, and
thiTty-fiye soldiers left there at . o'clock
this morning to scOur the country.
Colonel Wilder, superintendent Of
mail service, said this afternoon that
he had just received a dispatch from
the mail agent on the route between
Los Angeles and Deming concerning
the robbery. The mail and express
agents were given just one and half
minutes to get out under threats of
being blown up with 800 pounds of
dynamite, and they at once got ont, the
eXpress-messenger saving 5000 by
hastily hiding the money. Colonel
Wilder did not know the extent Of the
mail robbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
Marriage Yesterday.

A happy company assembled at the
residence Of Mr. Charles I. Harris, BOP
west Clay street, last evening to wit
ness the marriage Of Mr. James Il.
Elliott to Miss Lucy A. Harris.
Mr.. Elliott is Il native Of King and
Queen county, Va, but has for several
years been a resident of Richmond.
He is a young gentleman of excellent
business qualities and high personal
worth. The bride is the eldest daugh-
ter OF Mr.. Charles 7. Harris, was edu-
caied at the Richmond Female Insti-
tute, and is Young lady of many at
fractions.
The ceremony was performed by DIR.
W. T.. Hatcher, and the party spent
the evening in the varied social de-
lights which pertain to such occasions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29

and none appearing be stated that ar
garments would be heard.
Judge Chisholm, counsel OF The Pant
eystem, made an argument iayoring the
suspension of the lcng- and short haui
clause. He was followed by Geuerai
T.. r. Alexander, president OF the
Georgia Central road, on the same sides
The commission then took recess TIL
y. NJ.
General L. Il. Alexander occupied
the entire afternoon session with the
presentation OF tue reasons why 1t
would not do 90 enforce the fourth sec
ton in the South. The commission
closely cross-examined him.
At 10 o'clock tonight the commission
viii start for Mobile, Ala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
The Academy Last Night.

One of the best shows at the Acade-
my this season was the piece entitled
vim, presented last night by Mr..
Neil Burgess and his company.
Throughout the play Mr.. Burgess as
sumes a female part, in which he isyery
funny and laughable, and in which he
is well supported. The play through
out is enjoyable and well worth seeing.
A large audience was present. 1t will
be played to-day at the matinee and
to-nipht
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
,NrYR.srATE cOnmIssION.
Petitions Received and Arguments
Heard About Long ana
Short Haul.
nv ,olecrapb % me Dispatch

ATLANTA, Ga, April 2e.-The Inter
State Commission met at 10 O'Clock this
morning. The railroad officials having
closed their cases so far as the exam
nation of witnesses was concerned
many had left the city. However,
number of railroad men were present.
Judge Cooley announced the readiness
of The commission to hear those favor,
ing the enforcement Of the long ana
short. haul clause. None responded
A memorial was received from VA,
ming,on, n. G., signed by members OF
the Chamber Of Commerce ana ITO
duce Exchange strongly urging the 81,
forcement Of the long and short-haui
section. No further testimony was
taken on this point.
A strong memorial was presented
from the business men OF Opehka'
Ala, showing how railroads discrioll-
mated against that town in favor OF Co
mmlus and Montgomery.
Judge Cooley asked il there were
any more witnesses TO DO cxamtned'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
DRAGGED OUT WITH A ROrE.
Thomas Eiiiotts Hot Fight Under .
Seh0oi-HOuse.

A New Brunswick q. j. special
says Thomas Elliott, Of Cheesequake,
in this county, made an attack last
Tuesday night on young Mrs. Malissa
Reamer in South Amboy and threw her
to the ground. Isaiah Culver, hearing
her cries for help, went TO her rescue.
Elliott fell upon him and beat him ter
ribly. His shouts and Mrs. Reamer's
screams attracted q number Of people.
who chased Elliott down the road.
When he got to school-house the fu-
gitive crawled underneath the little
building. A half-doZen men went AZ
ter Constable Thomas Cheeseman and
some lanterns, while tire others stood
guard around the school-house.
When the constable arrived he or
dered Elliott to come out. but Elliott
refused to come. Then the constable
crawled under the building after him.
When he attempted TO take hold OF
him, however, Elliott seized him and
rolled over on top Of him. A fierce
struggle followed under the school, and
finally Cheeseman succeeded in getting
on top, and bracing his back against
the floor above him, he held Elliott u
the ground while he put a pair Of
handouts upon his wrists. He then or
dered Elliott TO crawl out, bu. this hs
refused 10 do, declaring he would not
be taken ont alive. Elliott was too
big for Cheeseman TO handle alone, and
so, having crawled out himself, he sent
TO the nearest house for clothes-line.
When it arrived he crawled under
again, and, assisted by two other men.
he fastened the line about the hand
cuffs. The party then took hold Of tho
line and dragged the furious and strvg-
Cling Elliott from underneath the
school-house. AS soon as lac gained his
feet he made a desperate attack upon
the party, but he was soon oyerpow-
cred and brought to this city, where he
was lodged in Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
From the Leading New York Florist.

G. f. Klunder, OF No. 9O7 Broadway,
New York, is one OF the best-known
florists in America. Florists, like
other persons, are subject to the ills
of life, Notwithstanding the fragrance
surrounding their calling, but like
other persons they can be cured OF their
ills. Mr.. Klunder writes
81 cordially recommend Allcock's
Porous Plasters. | have found them,
after ten years constant use, wonder
fully efficacious in coughs, colds, pains
in side, back, and chest. As chest
protectors and shields against changes
in the weather they are invaluable. My
dollhouse men use a great many, and |
and family are never without this
never,failing external remedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29

liar with the traditions of the stage
both by talent and heritage. She Is
the daughter Of John Ellsler, the great
American character actor. Miss Els
Ter is very highly eulogized for her i,n-
personation Of Egypt Allyer," having
won golden opinions from both the
press and the public by the power and
strength which it is said she throws into
her acting. A full house, judging by
the box-sheet, promises her hearty
Welcome
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
He Nns MOI Dead

United-States-C Commissioner W. b.
Wall yesterday held the preliminary
hearing in quite a novel case. 1t was
that Of a woman named Sarah Thomas,
charged with wilfully attempting to de-
fraud the Government by committing
forgery, or rather by taking as her own
an entirely assumed name.
1t appears that she, representing her
self as the daughter OF the widow of
Smith Waddy, so signed her name in
making application for pension claim
ed TO be due her dead father. An in
yestigation showed that Waddy was
not dead, and that he was not her
father. The accused was sent on to
the grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
Threatened with Lynching.

10y teleBTaph W lne DtsVaWhI
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 2S.-Turner
and Patterson, the negro assailants OF
Jennie Bowman, were brought back
from Frankfort yesterday and incarce-
rated in the jail here tonight. There
is large crowd on the square where
the Jail is located. and it is
asserted on all sides that the
men will be taken out and
hanged before morning. The police have
found it necessary to arrest about $50
people, mostly boys. A large number
of these latter were parading about
town with small coils of rope hanging
over their shoulders. The condition of
Jennie Bowman. the unfortunate vic
tim, is much worse tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-29
ElOpe with Her Husbands Father.
f}y telecra oh to the DispAtchl

IocKpoRT, n. Y, April 2S.-A sen
setional elopement occurred here Mon
day the 18th instant, which has just
been disclosed. Mrs. Joseph Farms
worth, aged twenty-five, ran away with
her husbands father, Nathan Farms
worth, aged sixty. Mrs. Farnsworth
lett two small children. 1t is supposed
the couple have gone to England, as
they purchased tickets for Liverpool.
The iniatuation of the daughter-in-law
for the fathcr-in-law has been of con-
siderable duration.